Foster Imagination and Creativity Through Creative Arts

Look no further than the Original POCET™ for a plethora of Creative Arts activities to inspire, motivate and engage young children. Preschool Activity QuickSource® reminds us that "Creative Arts support all areas of child development and foster children's imagination and creativity. By painting a colorful picture, singing a song, dancing, and role-playing with their friends, children learn to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings in new and creative ways." And, several studies suggest that art promotes social and emotional development, cognitive development, critical thinking/problem solving skills, spatial relationships, and a sense of independence.

So draw, sing, or dance today - and bring out the artist in your child!

Don't forget to browse companion products correlated specifically to the Creative Arts developmental guideline for preschoolers.

Spotlight on Language : Birth to 6 Months of Age

Within Infant and Toddler Quicksource®, we learn that "Brain researchers agree that the development of language is critical during [birth to six months of age]. The ability to listen, understand and eventually speak begins to develop soon after birth...The development of language during this time will affect the child’s entire life as she begins to listen, respond and communicate."

Visit Infant and Toddler Quicksource® for critical insights on learning domains including Emergent Language for infants ages birth to 6 months - another great way to supplement POCET™ Infant Toddler.

Support a language-rich environment for infants by exploring and engaging in a wide range of age-appropriate activities today.

You can start with activities that promote and develop Listening and Understanding and Speaking and Communicating.

Be sure to visit Infant and Toddler Quicksource® for even more FREE activity ideas for all domains of learning, including Emergent Literacy, Emergent Mathematics, Emergent Social and Emotional, Emergent Creative Arts, Emergent Science, and Emergent Physical Health and Safety.

Discover Supporting Materials for POCET™ Infant and Toddler

Find a wealth of products to support age-appropriate activities and experiences for POCET™ Infant and Toddler. Our POCET™ Infant Product List and Toddler Product List guide you through supplementary products in all areas of skill development, including Emergent Language, Emergent Literacy, Emergent Creative Arts, Emergent Social and Emotional, Emergent Science, and much more. View the POCET™ Infant Product List and the Toddler Product List today and maximize the learning possibilities.

A Great Companion to POCET™ Infant and Toddler

Infant and Toddler QuickSource® is a great companion for the new POCET™ Infant and Toddler! With Infant QuickSource®, you can observe and identify developmental stages for infants. You will also find experiences that help reinforce and support developmental milestones, aiming to build the foundation of learning. Plus, Toddler QuickSource® allows you to focus on language, cognitive skills, social emotional development and physical development – the four critical areas of learning for the toddler group. Visit Infant and Toddler QuickSource® today!

More About POCET™ Infant and Toddler

POCET™ Infant and Toddler supports and encourages development through observation and tracking. This set includes:

● 1 complete Infant Program
● 1 complete Toddler Program
● 10 Developmental Checklist Folders for infants
● 15 Developmental Checklist Folders for toddlers
● Bi-weekly Care Plans for 10 infants for one year (260 care plans)
● Weekly Group Lesson Plans for toddlers (52 plans)

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Steps for NEW POCET™ - Infant and Toddler

STEP 1 - Identify Appropriate Sequence of Developmental Stages
Developmental Guidelines included in each program provide a scope and sequence of the developmental stages that occur during a child's first 18 months and also the stages and skills that emerge during a child's toddler months.

STEP 2 - Provide Support for Skill Development
Each program offers three suggested experiences or activities that help caregivers and teachers support and encourage a child's progress toward each new skill or behavior described in the Developmental Guidelines.

STEP 3 - Record Individual Progress
Developmental Checklist Folders provide an easy way to organize individualized data on each infant or toddler's progress. The Checklist Folder can be updated to record each child's progress, which can be shared regularly with parents.

STEP 4 - Use Data to Inform Care and Instruction
POCET™ Infant and Toddler provides Individual Care Plans for up to 10 infants, and Group Lesson Plans for toddlers. Caregivers and teachers can use information gathered in the Checklist Folders and previous plans to create individualized Care Plans and Lesson Plans.

Announcing NEW POCET - Infant and Toddler!

POCET™ Infant and Toddler contains two complete and separate easy-to-use programs: one for infants, ages birth to 18 months, and one for toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months. Each program allows the teacher to track development by identifying developmental milestones for infants and toddlers, and each program offers age- appropriate activities and experiences. POCET™ Infant and Toddler will help to tailor interactions, routines, materials and activities to each child's individual needs. Read more.

Developmental Guidelines

Now available - view all of the Developmental Guidelines for POCET in sequential order:

Language(LG)
Literacty (LT)
Mathematics (MA)
Social & Emotional (SE)
Creative Arts (CA)
Approaches to Learning (AL)
Science (SC)
Physical Health and Safety (PH)

Products Matched to Each POCET Guideline - Creative Arts

Find the right products matched with the right curriculum companion! Regarding the Creative Arts (CA) portion in POCET, find a developmentally appropriate product aligned with each outcome.

CA1: Participates in Musical Activities - find the Bean Bag Activities CD to get kids moving, dancing and part in fun bean bag games, dances and activities.

CA2: Uses Musical Instruments for Musical Activities - find the Toddler Rhythm Band to encourage exploration with rhythm.

CA3: Demonstrates Feelings through Movement and Music - find the Kids in Motion CD to get kids moving and singing.

CA4: Recognizes and Moves to Different Musical Beats - find the Rainbow Dancing Wrist Bands to enhance dance movements and other gross motor actions.

CA5: Explores Drawing, Painting and Modeling with Different Materials and Media - find the Colorations® Simply Washable Tempera to encourage painting through rich, bright, creamy and ultra-washable colors.

CA6: Plans and Work Independently through the Process of Art Activities - find the Construction Paper for open-ended activities to encourage thinking and planning through an art activity.

CA7: Verbally Expresses Ideas about Art and Completed Projects - find the Big Project Box to encourage children to make their own decisions and discuss what they would like to make, and then talk about it once it's finished.

CA8: Participates in Dramatic Play by Using Materials to Create Different Roles and Situations - find the Career Hats to spark imaginations and role play.